Master of Science in Nursing Programs

Commonwealth University's progressive, challenging curricula– along with distinguished experienced faculty– provide vital knowledge and skills to develop competence in the multifaceted roles of advanced nursing practice. Graduates are prepared to pursue a career as an Advanced Practice Nurse, to assume leadership roles, and the opportunity to specialize in areas like population health, administration, nursing informatics, or school health.

MSN Program Options

• MSN Nurse Administration and MSN/MBA Dual Degree: Designed to prepare nurses for leadership and management roles within healthcare organizations. Students can choose from the MSN Nurse Administration and the MSN/MBA dual degree.
• MSN Nurse Practitioner: Designed for registered nurses who wish to advance their careers. This program not only deepens their clinical knowledge and skills but also prepares them to take on more autonomous roles. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are trained to provide a higher level of care, which can include diagnosing and managing patient diseases, prescribing medications, and implementing treatment plans. Students can choose from the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care and Family/Individual Across the Lifespan concentrations.
• MSN Nursing Informatics: Nurse Informatics is a sub-specialty of Nursing that combines nursing, information technology, and data analytics. Designed to equip nursing professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and communicate nursing data and information. The program focuses on integrating nursing science with multiple information management and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice.
• MSN Public Health Nursing: Designed for registered nurses who are looking to advance their careers by developing expertise in public health principles and practices. The curriculum typically includes courses in epidemiology, community health, health policy, and program planning and evaluation. Students can choose from the Public Health and School Health concentrations.

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